Vanadinite and Ruby Physical Properties

Vanadinite

Ruby

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.8-7.13.97-4.05

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

None

No true cleavage

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-49

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

C20H36

Al ₂ O ₃

Vanadinite and Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite and Ruby physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Vanadinite and Ruby chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36
Chemical formula of Ruby- Al ₂ O ₃

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Vanadinite and Ruby Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vanadinite and Ruby Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vanadinite and Ruby Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vanadinite is 3.97-4.05 whereas that of Ruby is 3.97-4.05.